The nave of St Nicholas Church looking toward the altar during worship

Services & Events

Come and worship

All are welcome at every service — no experience needed, and no need to book. Simply come as you are.

Here at St Nicholas

Our weekly worship

SundayEvery week

Sunday Worship

A service of Holy Communion or a Service of the Word — the joyful heart of our week.

9.15am
WednesdayEvery week

Weekday Eucharist

A said, reflective service of Holy Communion (until 10.30am).

10.00am
ThursdayEvery week

Morning Prayer

A quiet time of shared reflection on scripture and prayer (until 10am).

9.30am

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18 : 20

A parish congregation gathered for worship

Around the parish this week

Worship, any day

Wherever you are in Elstree & Borehamwood, there is a warm welcome waiting. Alongside our services here, our sister churches offer worship and company throughout the week.

TuesdayHoly Cross

Afternoon Eucharist & Pop-Up Café

Balmoral Drive, Borehamwood, WD6 2QT

3.00pm
ThursdaySt Michael & All Angels

Afternoon Eucharist with Songs of Praise

Brook Road / Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5EQ

3.00pm
FridayAll Saints

Weekday Eucharist & Open Church

Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB

12–2pm

The church year

Seasons & celebrations

Our worship follows the great rhythm of the Christian year. Throughout the seasons we gather to mark the story of faith — and everyone is invited to share in it.

A nativity crib scene set up in the church at Christmas
Advent & Christmas

Light in the darkness

Carols by candlelight, the crib and Christingle, and the joy of Christ's coming — the most welcoming season of all to step inside.

Light streaming through stained glass, evoking Easter
Lent, Holy Week & Easter

From cross to resurrection

We walk together from Palm Sunday through the solemn days of Holy Week to the great joy of Easter morning.

Clergy at the altar during a parish celebration service
Festivals & occasions

Marking the year together

Mothering Sunday, Harvest, Remembrance, Confirmations and our annual Memorial Service — moments of thanksgiving and remembrance.

For dates and details of upcoming services and special events, please see the noticeboard by the church door, or get in touch.

First time with us?

What to expect

There is nothing you need to know or do beforehand. Come a few minutes early, sit wherever you like, and one of our welcomers will help you feel at home.

No booking
Just turn up
Everyone is welcome at every service — no need to let us know you're coming.
All ages
Family friendly
Children are very welcome. There's no need to worry about a little noise.
Accessibility
Large print & hearing loop
Orders of service and hymn books in large print, and an induction loop, are available.
Step-free
Ramped entrance
Level access is via the ramped South Door, with an accessible toilet inside.